Growing things in suburban Boston.

I'm Mark — permaculture-trained gardener with 15+ years of experience raising food in my backyard. This is where I share what I'm learning, what's working, and what's not.

From the Garden

What I'm Growing in 2026

The full 2026 plant list — what's going where and why.

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2026 Season Setup

New Birdies beds are in, the layout is planned, and I'm going direct-seed-only this year.

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The Mint Battle

Mint took over one of my long beds. The strawberries are fighting back. So am I.

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Permaculture Design Certificate
15+ Years Experience
Suburban Boston

From the Garden

Summer harvest basket

First big harvest of the season — zucchini, beans, and more tomatoes than we knew what to do with.

 Raised beds in morning light

Early morning in the garden before the heat sets in. This is the best hour.

 Cherry tomatoes on the vine

Sun Gold cherry tomatoes. Impossible to stop eating them before they make it inside.

 Volunteer squash taking over

The volunteer squash from 2024. Nobody planted it. It simply decided to exist and thrive.
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